About Us
Nene Tereza was set-up to facilitate and advance the training, education and inclusion of the Albanian community in North London. Our aim is to promote and maintain the Albanian culture, language, customs and traditions for families and generations to come.
Established in September 2007 as a result of the increasing number of Albanian young people becoming underachievers, unemployed, school drop outs, gang members/involvement and offenders. These young people come from poor Albanian and Kosovo families living in the deprived neighbourhoods of our targeted Boroughs Haringey, Enfield, Islington, Barnet, Barking and Dagenham To date we have worked with 3500 community members
Our work will enable more people to fulfil their potential by working to address issues at the earliest possible stage. Our continuous contact with the community has enabled us to know at first hand when things are not working well, and together we find meaningful ways of resolving issues.
Nene Tereza is led by a highly qualified and experienced team of Directors
Adelina Hysenaj - Chair
Adelina has completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Education and English Language Studies, as well as a Master's degree in Postgraduate Primary Education (PGCE). She holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and currently serves as a Key Stage Leader and teacher at a primary school. Adelina is specialized in working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those with autism and multiple learning difficulties.
Dhurata Hoti - Secretary
Dhurata is chartered qualified accountant professional with extensive experience across public and private sectors. She currently works as a Finance Director, works with the board of trusties to set strategic directions and ensure development of the group. Over 10 years reporting to board level. Extensive international exposure. Expert presenter, negotiator, and businessperson able to forge solid relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organisational levels. Successfully built and lead central finance teams, led business integrations, managed through organisational change, and played a pivotal role in major corporate transactions.
Eralda Sinanay - Treasure
Eralda became a volunteer and now has arrived at a position as a justified member of the management committee, enabling Nene Tereza to hear the voice of the youth. She is a confident and analytical individual, currently studying LLB Law at Queen Mary University and working part time as a Paralegal in an immigration firm . Being capable of multi-tasking and working in busy, high pressured environment using her excellent communication skills.
Esat Brace- CEO
Esat is one of the Original founders of Nene Tereza Albanian Community in the UK. His founding ambition and motivation to set-up the organisation was to break the intergenerational cycle of disadvantage and disenfranchisement of Albanian children, families and communities. Esat is a full-time Ambulance driver, Emergency Medical Technician who dedicates his spare time to provide management support for all Nene Tereza activities including planning, procurement and project implementation of projects. He has been central to the development of the organisation which has grown from delivering supplementary schools across London Esat has a Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production Film and Television